Number of deaths in Norway today so far:
47
A person dies approximately every 731.78 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 43,095
Number of deaths per day: 118
Number of deaths per hour: 5
Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024
Methodology: The figures shown on this page are based on projections from the 2024 revision of World Population Prospects. Deaths are distributed evenly across the year to produce per-day and per-second estimates. Actual daily counts may vary due to seasonal factors, disease outbreaks, or natural disasters.
The table below shows the top 10 causes of death in Norway according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ischaemic heart disease | 5,052 |
| 2 | Alzheimer disease and other dementias | 4,802 |
| 3 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 2,680 |
| 4 | Stroke | 2,376 |
| 5 | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers | 2,368 |
| 6 | Colon and rectum cancers | 1,829 |
| 7 | Falls | 1,050 |
| 8 | Prostate cancer | 1,008 |
| 9 | Lower respiratory infections | 984 |
| 10 | COVID-19 | 902 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in Norway?
The leading cause of death in Norway is Ischaemic heart disease, approximately 5,052 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in Norway?
The top three causes of death in Norway are Ischaemic heart disease, Alzheimer disease and other dementias, and Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
How many people die from Ischaemic heart disease in Norway each year?
Approximately 5,052 people die from Ischaemic heart disease in Norway each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.